The Republic of Saff is a large, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service. The hard-working population of 168 million Saffians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 12.1%.

The strong Saffian economy, worth 7.31 trillion Zus a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 43,522 Zus, with the richest citizens earning 5.1 times as much as the poorest.

Military spending recently hit a new high and making up random numbers to name new asteroids is the bulk of astronomers' work. Crime is moderate. Saff's national animal is the Zu, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Saff is ranked 143,286^th in the world and 7,056^th in Lazarus for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 32.79 on the Bus Surprisal Index.